Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner Hybrid?s: Better Fuel Economy, lower tax and i

DEARBORN, Mich. - In 2004, Ford Motor Company introduced the world?s first hybrid from an American automaker and the world?s first hybrid SUV, the Ford Escape Hybrid. Today, the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has a new bolder design, numerous engineering refinements that deliver even better real world fuel economy and the highest Federal income tax credits available on any hybrid ? up to $3,000. The new 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid shares all of the technical improvements and value, but offers its own modern styling. In addition, insurance discounts of up to 10 percent are available in many states on both models.